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defense. there are no easy issues. we're trying to do the best we can to ensure that we have the most ready military possible. >> i know congress is interested in it sense the national defense will be reviewing those finding. ron right here and then kate. >> just following up on the comments around korea and the lessoned learns. there's been a lot of study the around healthcare expenses and things of that nature. how do you think about balancing that with structure anded and -- modernization. are there problems you can't touch them and that important. >> one thing i didn't talk about. the other thing we look at is modernization and compensation. the issue we have is, we have to have the right package of compensation that allows us to continue to move forward with an all volunteer force. the issue we have is the rate of compensation is growing too quickly. it's not necessarily -- we don't have to necessarily end some of our compensation benefits but we have to reduce the growth. we have to get
defense. there are no easy issues. we're trying to do the best we can to ensure that we have the most ready military possible. >> i know congress is interested in it sense the national defense will be reviewing those finding. ron right here and then kate. >> just following up on the comments around korea and the lessoned learns. there's been a lot of study the around healthcare expenses and things of that nature. how do you think about balancing that with structure anded and --...
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you support more testing for missile defense. do you believe our current budget can adequately do that? do you think we need more resources especially given some recent test failures? what would you advise if you are confirmed? when ever we talked about adding more resources it is very important that we at what resources we currently have and what they are doing or as. we have to be careful before we come out and asked for more before doing rigorous reviews. old gamutvers the that you can do without launching in space as you narrow down into the analysis. i know this last test is being under reviewed until confirmed. give youd for me to an answer that would be substantial. i look forward to that if so confirmed. that youd assume believe that we need to have equipment that is going to work and make sure that they can do the job. is that correct? very important for us to be able to achieve for the future. our deployed forces as well as our allies. >> thank you. >> we talked a little bit about the new facility that is being construc
you support more testing for missile defense. do you believe our current budget can adequately do that? do you think we need more resources especially given some recent test failures? what would you advise if you are confirmed? when ever we talked about adding more resources it is very important that we at what resources we currently have and what they are doing or as. we have to be careful before we come out and asked for more before doing rigorous reviews. old gamutvers the that you can do...
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for these defense systems is so timely and so necessary. support for israel has always enjoyed overwhelming bipartisan support so i urge my democratic and republican colleagues to come together on this important amendment to support israel and promote stability in the mideast. i thank you, madam speaker, and i yield back my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady yields back the balance of her time. for what purpose does the gentleman from florida seek recognition? >> madam speaker -- mr. young: i rise in opposition to the motion. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for five minutes. mr. young: there's no doubt that iron dome is an extremely effective missile defense system and because of that, the committee fully funded this bill at $220 million. for iron dome. which is fully in line with the president's request and the recently passed defense authorization bill. additionally, this is the third year of a four-year commitment consecutive funding and the truth of the matter is, they really can't spend it any faster, an
for these defense systems is so timely and so necessary. support for israel has always enjoyed overwhelming bipartisan support so i urge my democratic and republican colleagues to come together on this important amendment to support israel and promote stability in the mideast. i thank you, madam speaker, and i yield back my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady yields back the balance of her time. for what purpose does the gentleman from florida seek recognition? >> madam speaker...
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it established the defense environmental restoration program for d.o.d. to carry out these responsibilities. that program is funded by the bill under consideration today. it directed d.o.d. to clean up former defense sites, conveyed to third parties prior to 1986. these sites are eligible for federal funding, even though there were no specific authorities enabling their cleanup at the time they were decommissioned and conveyed. nevertheless, d.o.d. contends that the 1974 law and the 1982 deed that tracks it prohibits the use of federal funds to decontaminate the 400-acre parcel on culebra and that these provisions were not superseded by certificatea. interpretation, -- sera. after this interpretation, this is the only site in the nation that d.o.d. contain tends it is barred by -- contends it is barred by statute from decontaminating. this make noes sense. the 1974 act and the 1982 deed may have been consistent with federal policy at that time, since there was no legal framework in place that would have enaged the federal government to pay for the -- enab
it established the defense environmental restoration program for d.o.d. to carry out these responsibilities. that program is funded by the bill under consideration today. it directed d.o.d. to clean up former defense sites, conveyed to third parties prior to 1986. these sites are eligible for federal funding, even though there were no specific authorities enabling their cleanup at the time they were decommissioned and conveyed. nevertheless, d.o.d. contends that the 1974 law and the 1982 deed...
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there's cheryl, the president director council of the naacp, legal defense and educational fund. barbara who is executive director and president of the lawyers committee, the civil rights under law. which by the way is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year having been founded by president kennedy in response to violence against those who sought to register voters in the past. tom, who is president of the mexican american legal defense and educational fund, bringing more lawsuits in the area of voting rights than almost any other latino organization and particularly focused in texas right now. laura, who represents the american civil liberties union, washington national office, who reminded all of us about the important work that the aclu is doing, bringing over 300 voting rights cases currently. ere's rosalyn brock, chairperson of the naacp, the nation's oldest and largest civil human rights organization. there are state lenl slators, 'm sorry, there's margaret fung. we have state legislators from texas, from alabama, from georgia, from florida. this is really a broad and di
there's cheryl, the president director council of the naacp, legal defense and educational fund. barbara who is executive director and president of the lawyers committee, the civil rights under law. which by the way is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year having been founded by president kennedy in response to violence against those who sought to register voters in the past. tom, who is president of the mexican american legal defense and educational fund, bringing more lawsuits in the...
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just in ohio, 22,000 furloughs in the civilian defense sector. the policies of this republican house are hampering robust economic growth across our country. the federal reserve agrees with what i am saying. in a recent hearing the chair of the fed said the economic recovery has continued at a moderate pace. in recent quarters, despite the strong head winds created by federal fiscal policy. unfortunately republicans will likely continue to refuse to compromise and focus on slowing the economy even further. we have already cut spending by $2.5 trillion. that has real impact on job creation. discretionary spending is at its lowest level in 45 years. the federal deficit is projected to be at its lowest level in recent memory, and the treasury has actually even recently made payments on the national debt. we need a jobs bill here not more reckless cuts. the president has a plan, the republicans don't. i would urge my republican colleagues, bring to the floor the president's jobs agenda, let's show america which party is committed to job creation in t
just in ohio, 22,000 furloughs in the civilian defense sector. the policies of this republican house are hampering robust economic growth across our country. the federal reserve agrees with what i am saying. in a recent hearing the chair of the fed said the economic recovery has continued at a moderate pace. in recent quarters, despite the strong head winds created by federal fiscal policy. unfortunately republicans will likely continue to refuse to compromise and focus on slowing the economy...
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carter took during this ambush was critical to the defense of the c.o.p. keating which was established in 2006 as a provincial reconstruction team camp located between two rivers. all of our nation's service families make ir great sacrifices and we can never fully repay them. it's important that we pay ribute to those who show their devotion to the united states through their service and that we ensure those who return home are provided with the services they deserve and have earned. these brave men and women are committed to one another and to honoring the call of duty to protect our great nation. e owe them the same respect. i want to commend staff sergeant carter and all of our nation's veterans for their courage and dedication to this country. our nation has always been able to depend on the selfless actions of men and women in uniform for our very existence. i ask my colleagues to join me in honoring staff sergeant ty michael carter, as well as our service men and women, their families, and veterans for their service to the united states. mr. speaker,
carter took during this ambush was critical to the defense of the c.o.p. keating which was established in 2006 as a provincial reconstruction team camp located between two rivers. all of our nation's service families make ir great sacrifices and we can never fully repay them. it's important that we pay ribute to those who show their devotion to the united states through their service and that we ensure those who return home are provided with the services they deserve and have earned. these...
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now, the military as well as other state institutions has been on the defensive. this new alignment may not be any more stable or lasting. it is also important to say the current alliance with the secular opposition is anti-brotherhood. it is not anti-islamist. the party supported the removal of morsi and has exerted its influence in the new transition by vetoing the cabinet choices. my second point is that we should really reserve judgment. this will put egypt on the path towards democracy or not. on the positive side of the ledger, the military is not exerting control directly but has put civilians out front. they put in place a cabinet. in addition to that, i would say another positive sign is that the new transition roadmap puts the rewriting of the constitution before the holding of new parliamentary and presidential elections and this does correct a flaw in the irst transition. the fact that they held this before the first time. they are dominating the process and is quitting others. on the negative side of the ledger, the way in which the democratic process
now, the military as well as other state institutions has been on the defensive. this new alignment may not be any more stable or lasting. it is also important to say the current alliance with the secular opposition is anti-brotherhood. it is not anti-islamist. the party supported the removal of morsi and has exerted its influence in the new transition by vetoing the cabinet choices. my second point is that we should really reserve judgment. this will put egypt on the path towards democracy or...
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it is a moment that has secretary of defense hagel and the international community an opportunity to re-engage with concern, most importantly the capacity to develop and launch a nuclear weapon. this may be a very small window of opportunity for a fresh start on dialogue and action on the future of a nuclear iran. it may be short lived depending on how iran's new president views this moment, but it is a time when i for one want to support the white house, the state department and the pentagon's ability to move forward our relationship and dialogue with iran on this most serious matter. it is not the moment for congress to increase and expand the level of u.s. sanctions against iran. we have plenty of sanctions right now against iran. if for some reason we need to increase even further the pressure against iran and its new president, then we have the time to do so. it does not need to be done before the new eye rain yab president even -- iranian president even takes office. we have time to weigh his sincerity and more importantly his actions with the international community in the wee
it is a moment that has secretary of defense hagel and the international community an opportunity to re-engage with concern, most importantly the capacity to develop and launch a nuclear weapon. this may be a very small window of opportunity for a fresh start on dialogue and action on the future of a nuclear iran. it may be short lived depending on how iran's new president views this moment, but it is a time when i for one want to support the white house, the state department and the pentagon's...